Scholarships

Southeastern offers several scholarship opportunities for students through Southeastern's
Scholarship Services Office as well as several of Southeastern's academic departments.

**SUBJECT TO CHANGE**

Beginning Freshman Honor Scholarship

The Beginning Freshman Honor Scholarship packages are available through the Scholarship
Services Office. For more information, please call 985-549-5116 or visit us in Room
120 of North Campus, Financial Aid.

Any student admitted to Southeastern with a 23 or higher ACT and a minimum 3.00 high
school grade point average (unweighted) qualifies for a scholarship at Southeastern.

Housing supplement ONLY available to students who continuously live on campus beginning with their first
semester of enrollment.

All scholarships are awarded for eight continuous semesters provided retention requirements
are met.

Although there is no formal deadline, students are strongly encouraged to apply early.
The application for admission serves as the application for scholarships as well.

Fall 2015-Summer 2016 Annual Scholarship Packages

The following links provide the amount of the Scholarship based on the ACT and GPA
along with the estimated out of pocket expenses for the student.

Retention Requirements

You must be continuously enrolled full-time each semester (minimum 12 hours).

You must attempt and pass no less than 24 hours per academic year. The academic year
is defined as the combination of the Fall and Spring semesters.

The Senator Ben Nevers Transfer Scholarship

(LESS than 18 hours of college credit attempted/earned)

The following Senator Ben Nevers Transfer Scholarship is available through the Scholarship
Services Office. For more information, please call (985) 549-5116 or visit us in Room
120 of North Campus, Financial Aid.

Student must have a 23 or higher ACT and a minimum 3.0 high school grade point average
AND a minimum 3.0 transfer grade point average AND be in good academic standing.

All scholarships are awarded for seven continuous semesters provided retention requirements
are met.

Although there is no formal deadline, students are strongly encouraged to apply early.
The application for admission serves as the application for scholarships as well.

Below is a scholarship grid that indicates the annual scholarship award students may
qualify to receive. Eligibility is based on full-time status.

Fall 2014-Summer 2015 Annual Scholarship Packages

ACT

Grade Point Average(4.0 Scale)

Housing

3.85-4.00

3.50-3.84

3.00-3.49

30+

$3,000

$2,800

$2,500

$3,000

27-29

$2,500

$2,500

$1,800

$1,500

24-26

$1,800

$1,600

$1,000

$750

23

$500

$500

$500

N/A

Retention Requirements

You must earn a MINIMUM 3.0 SEMESTER & CUMULATIVE GPA

You must be continuously enrolled full-time each semester (minimum 12 hours).

You must attempt and pass no less than 24 hours per academic year. The academic year
is defined as the combination of the Fall and Spring semesters.

The Senator Ben Nevers Transfer Scholarship

(18 or MORE hours college credit attempted/earned)

The following Senator Ben Nevers Transfer Scholarship is available through the Scholarship
Services Office. For more information, please call (985) 549-5116 or visit us in Room
120 of North Campus, Financial Aid.

Student must have a minimum 3.00 transfer grade point average AND be in good academic
standing.

All scholarships are awarded for up to six continuous semesters provided retention
requirements are met. Number of semesters is based on the total number of hours the
student has attempted (see "Semesters of Eligibility" below).

Although there is no formal deadline, students are strongly encouraged to apply early.
The application for admission serves as the application for scholarships as well.

Below is a scholarship grid that indicates the annual scholarship award students may
qualify to receive. Eligibility is based on full-time status.

Fall 2014-Summer 2015 Annual Scholarship Packages

Grade Point Average(4.0 Scale)

3.85-4.00

3.50-3.84

3.00-3.49

$1,800

$1,600

$1,000

Semesters of Eligibility

Hours Attempted

Maximum Semesters Awarded

18-30

Six Semesters

31-45

Five Semesters

46-60

Four Semesters

61-75

Three Semesters

76-90

Two Semesters

Progression Scholarship

The Progression Scholarship was created by Southeastern to promote retention and timely
progression toward a four-year degree. Only students who enrolled in Summer or Fall
2007 as a beginning freshmen as well as beginning freshmen who enroll in future semesters
are eligible for this unique scholarship. This scholarship will help students achieve
their goal by funding a portion of their tuition and fees and enabling them to study
more and work less. Additionally, for students who depend on student loans, graduating
in four years could reduce their overall debt significantly!

Students are not eligible to receive the scholarship if they attended another higher
education institution after high school and before enrolling at Southeastern

Student must have a declared major

Student must have at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average

First eligibility for this award is one year after high school graduation

Scholarship Award Details

*Note: The first award is given in the sophomore year (Year 2). Students who may not
qualify for the Year 2 award may still be eligible for the Year 3 (junior year) or
Year 4 (senior year) awards if they meet the criteria at those points in their academic
career.

Calculation of hours

Hours earned for MATH 92 and ENGL 92 will not be counted in hours earned toward degree

Hours earned prior to graduation from high school may be counted in hours earned

Transfer hours earned after first enrolling in Southeastern may be counted in hours
earned

Hours earned in the summer may be counted in hours earned

*Fall and Spring semesters are considered regular semesters. The award will not be
given in summer semesters.

Students who enter in the Summer or Fall semesters will receive the Year 2 award the following Fall semester (3rd regular semester).
Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average to continue receiving
the award in the Spring semester. Students will be reevaluated for the Year 3 and
Year 4 awards.

Students who enter in the Spring semester will receive the Year 2 award the following Spring semester (3rd regular semester).
Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative grade point average to continue receiving
the award in the Fall semester. Students will be reevaluated for the Year 3 and Year
4 awards.

Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS)

Louisiana's Taylor Opportunity Program for Students (TOPS) is a comprehensive program
of state scholarships and one of the most innovative and progressive student assistance
programs in the nation. TOPS has four award components. More information on eligibility and renewal requirements

Other Scholarships

Southeastern offers a variety of other scholarships. For information on these scholarship
opportunities, please contact the Office of Financial Aid, Scholarship Services, at
(985) 549-5116 or 1-800-222-SELU.

Southeastern Merit Award

National Merit finalist or semifinalist

$1000/semester for 8 semesters

Excellence in Commitment to Education & Leadership (ExCEL)

Demonstrate leadership, citizenship and community service

Nomination by Principal or Guidance Counselor (See Counselor for details)

$500/semester for 4 semesters

Scholarship On-Line Inquiry

If you would like to be included in our scholarship database, please complete the
Scholarship Inquiry Form located in the Self Service section of your LEONet account.
You must be accepted into the university with an existing Southeastern ID number in
order to apply.

Departmental Scholarships

The following scholarships are available through the various academic departments
at Southeastern. Please contact the academic department listed for more information
about the scholarships being offered.

There are several awards available to music majors. These awards are highly competitive.
Interested students are urged to call Southeastern's School of Music at (985) 549-2184
or write the School of Music, SLU 10815, Hammond, LA 70402, for more information.
You may also visit the Music and Dramatic Arts Scholarship site for more information.

Various awards are available to students who plan to major in any curriculum offered
through the College of Business. Contact the College of Business, SLU 10735, Hammond,
LA 70402, or call (985) 549-2258 for information on how to apply. You may also visit
the College of Business Scholarship site for more information.

Students are able to compete for scholarships through the College of Nursing and Health
Sciences. To find out more information, contact the College of Nursing and Health
Sciences, SLU 10781, Hammond, LA 70402, or call (985) 549-3772. You may also visit
the College of Nursing and Health Sciences Scholarship site for more information.

If you are interested in competing for a scholarship through the College of Education,
call (985) 549-2221 or write the Department of Teaching and Learning, SLU 10749, Hammond,
LA 70402. You may also visit the College of Education Scholarship site for more information.

If you are interested in competing for a scholarship through the College of Arts,
Humanities, and Social Sciences call (985) 549-2101 or write the College of Arts,
Humanities, and Social Sciences, SLU 10767, Hammond, LA 70402. You may also visit
the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Scholarship site for more information.

If you are interested in competing for a scholarship through the College of Science
and Technology call (985) 549-2055 or write the College of Science and Technology,
SLU 10829, Hammond, LA 70402. You may also visit the College of Science and Technology Scholarship site for more information.